🥒🍔 Smash Burgers with Garlic Dill Relish

🥒🍔 Smash Burgers with Garlic Dill Relish

Ultra-thin smashed beef patties with deeply crispy edges, melty cheese, and a bright, punchy pickle relish made with Tommy Pickles Garlic Dill pickles. Juicy centers, salty beef, tangy crunch, and addictive enough to keep you going back for another bite.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Smash Burgers

• 1 lb of ground beef
  
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 4-6 potato or brioche buns
• 4-6 slices American or sharp cheddar cheese
• Butter or oil (for a pan or griddle, if necessary)
  

For the Pickle Relish

• 1/2 cup Tommy Pickles Garlic Dill pickles, finely chopped
• 1-2 tsp pickle brine
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise 
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• Pinch of black pepper

For the Toppings

• Grilled onions

🧑 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Making the Pickle Relish (5 Minutes)

1. In a small bowl, mix chopped pickles, pickle brine, mayo, mustard, and black pepper until well combined.
2. Taste and adjust brine or spice to your liking. Chill until ready to use.

Step 2: Smash and Cook the Burgers (10 Minutes)

1. Heat a pan, griddle, or grill. Lightly oil the surface, if necessary.
2. Divide beef into loose balls (about 2-3 oz each).
3. Place beef on the hot surface and smash firmly with a spatula or press until thin. Season generously with salt and pepper.

4. Cook 1–2 minutes until edges are deeply browned and crispy. Flip, add cheese, and cook another 30–60 seconds until melted.

Step 3: Build the Burgers (5 Minutes)

1. Toast buns lightly, if desired.
2. Spread pickle relish generously on the bottom bun, add one or two smash patties, and finish with grilled onions and any additional toppings.
3. Serve hot.

🔥 Why Garlic Dill Works Here

⏱ Time Breakdown

• Relish: 5 minutes
• Cook: 10 minutes
• Assemble: 5 minutes
• Total: 20 minutes

🥒 Make It With Tommy Pickles

Crispy beef. Melty cheese. Bold pickle relish.

A smash burger built for people who like real flavor.

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